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Mr. Preston from Bakersfield, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Made It! Reclassification Party!

Help me give my students a day to remember, with a special party, to celebrate their huge accomplishment as a language learner.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Preston's classroom raised $756

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have the pleasure of helping middle school English language learners develop excellent academic English skills in pursuit of lifelong success. Language learners work for years to pass the rigorous English exam. Once they've passed, I'd like to reward them with a special token of recognition!

English language learners are hard-working students that deserve special recognition!

For that reason, I am requesting some snacks, and celebratory items themed around Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go! book, that will be awarded to students who "reclassify" and become fluent English speakers - a worthy, but high-bar exam. I have worked with language learners for years, and I have seen them go from strength to strength when they "reclassify." I believe they deserve a reward for this accomplishment, so this is a token gift to help them celebrate.

Mr. Preston O.J. Actis Junior High School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oh, the Places You'll Go!   • Amazon Business $7.49 20 $149.80
Insignia - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge - Black • Best Buy Education $88.45 1 $88.45
Break Box Big Party Snack Box 75/Pack (700-S0026) • Staples $86.43 1 $86.43
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Jolly Rancher Original Bulk Bag Candy, 5 Pound, Assorted Flavors, Blue • School Specialty $36.89 1 $36.89
Fun Express Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go Paper Dinner Plates - 9" | Multicolor, Medium, Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $9.60 3 $28.80
OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO BEV NAP - Party Supplies - 16 Pieces • Amazon Business $9.00 3 $27.00
Oh The Places You'll Go Banner, Kids Back to School Party Decoration, Colorful Dr. Seuss Party Decoration First Birthday Banner Decoration for Baby Shower Banner Kindergarten Graduation Decorations Oh • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Oh The Places You'll Go Decorations 24Pcs Oh The Places You'll Go Cupcake Topper Kindergarten Graduation Cupcake Decorations Dr Seuss Decorations for Baby Shower Party • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12

Materials cost

$550.22

Vendor shipping charges

$3.69

Sales tax

$50.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$642.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.38

Total project goal

$755.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$755.89

1 Donor

-$344.96

Donations toward project cost

-$344.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$350.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$297.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.88

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$0.00

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